Matter of the S Children [2009] JRC 034A (25 February 2009)

Matter of the S Children [2009] JRC 034A (25 February 2009)

Given the ongoing concerns regarding parental drug misuse and the best interests of the children, the court grants a further interim care order and maintains supervised contact at current levels, pending further assessments and reports.

Citation
[2009] JRC 034A
Parties
Applicant: Miss S; Respondent: Mr F; Respondent: Minister for Health and Social Services; Other: Children's Office
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Child Care and Contact Order / Further Hearing; Interim Care Order
Outcome
Further interim care order granted; contact to remain supervised at current levels; directions for further assessments and reports issued.
Legal Topics
Interim Care Orders, Contact With Children in Care, Parental Drug Misuse, Appointment of Children's Guardian, Psychological and Risk Assessments
Family Law Child Welfare Interim Care Orders Contact With Children in Care Parental Drug Misuse Appointment of Children's Guardian Psychological and Risk Assessments

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Parties

Miss S

Applicant

Mr F

Respondent

Minister for Health and Social Services

Respondent

Children's Office

Other

Procedural Posture

Child Care and Contact Order / Further Hearing; Interim Care Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether contact between Miss S and her children should be increased
  2. 2 Whether an interim care order should be continued
  3. 3 Assessment of risk posed by Miss S and her partner Mr F

Ratio Decidendi

Given the ongoing concerns regarding parental drug misuse and the best interests of the children, the court grants a further interim care order and maintains supervised contact at current levels, pending further assessments and reports.

Court Disposition

Further interim care order granted; contact to remain supervised at current levels; directions for further assessments and reports issued.

Orders

  • Children's guardian to be appointed.
  • Lawyer to be appointed for the children.